SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY
See Figures 36-38.
The main powerswitch has been placedon the front
ofthe armfor easyaccess. The yellow switch key
preventsaccidental starting of the mainpower switch
when saw is not being used.To activatethe switch,
insertthe switch key and lift switch to ON position. To
lockthe switch once it has been pressedto OFF,
removethe yellow key. Place the key in a locationthat
isinaccessible to children and others not qualified to
usethe tool.
INSERTSWITCHKEY
Fig.36
SWITCHON Fig.37
CAUSES OF KICKBACK
Kickbackcan occur when theblade stalls or binds,
kickingthe workpiece back toward you with great
forceand speed. If your hands are nearthe blade,
theymay be jerked loose and contactthe blade.
Obviously,kickback can cause serious injuryand it is
wellworth using precautionsto avoidthe dsks.
Kickbackcan be caused by any action that pinches
theblade in the wood, such as the following:
•Makinga cutwith incorrectblade depth
•Sawinginto knots or nailsin the workpiece
•Twistingthe woodwhile making a cut
•Failingto supportwork
•Forcinga cut
•Cuttingwarped or wet lumber
•Misusingthesaw
•Notfollowing correctoperating procedures
•Usingthe wrong blade forthe type of cut
•Cuttingwith a dull, gummed-up, or impropedyset
blade.
AVOIDING KICKBACK
•Alwaysuse the correctblade depth setting.The
outerpoint of the blade teeth shouldclear the lower
surfaceof the workpiece by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. when
makingthese cuts.
•Inspectthe work for knotsor nails before beginning
acut. Knockout any loose knotswith a hammer.
Neversaw intoa loose knot or nail
•Alwaysuse the fence when dp cutting.This helps
preventtwistingthe wood in the cut.
•Alwaysuse clean, sharp,and properly-setblades.
Nevermake cutswith dullblades.
•To avoid pinchingtheblade, supportthe work
propedybefore beginning a cut.
•When making a cut, use steady,even pressure,
Neverforce cuts.
•Donot cut wet or warped lumber.
•Alwayshold your workpiece firmlywith beth hands
orwith pushsticks.Keep your bodyin a balanced
position to be readyto resistkickbackshould it
occur.Never stand directly in line with the blade.
•Usethe righttype of blade forthe cut being made.
•Usethe rivingknife and anti-kickbackpawlswhen
performingripcuts.
SWITCHOFF Fig.38
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